Careers

Help support the social and affordable housing sector by pursuing a career with one of the largest providers of services for homeless people or those at risk of homelessness in Melbourne’s north and west. We want to hear from you if you are looking for a career-enhancing role with a friendly and professional work environment where your contribution is valued.

Unison offers positions to individuals based on merit and where qualifications, experience, skills and abilities match the position requirements. Please send a current resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria to apply for any advertised roles.

Unison is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Unison encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our workforce.

Unison staff benefits

Access to $15,900 of tax-free salary packaging arrangements, which can add significant value to the earnings of eligible staff.
Monthly RDO for eligible full-time staff.
Five weeks of annual leave.
17.5% leave loading payment.
Additional paid parental leave on top of Government entitlements.
Learning and Development opportunities to ensure that you have the adequate skills to perform your current role, and the opportunity to enhance your work performance to meet your career direction.
Employee Assistance Program.

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Supportive Housing Program Manager - Make Room

Salary approx. $118k inc. super, plus loading

Two years fixed term

The role

Unison has created a new role to oversee the operational success of our award-winning new supportive housing development. Make Room is the first of its kind development, recognised for pioneering and civic leadership in addressing Australia’s homelessness crisis.

The Supportive Housing Program Manager leads the Make Room team to deliver supportive housing to our renters. As a team leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of services proactively and responsively, and with a skillset reflective of managing the complex needs of people transitioning from homelessness into a home at Unison. You’re passionate about creating trusting and collaborative relationships with renters and also support partners and services.

You’ll also be a strong people leader who is calm, pragmatic and empathetic and you’ll have the full support of an experienced senior manager, a Housing First expert and committed peer group.

In return, you’ll have access to rostered days off, generous salary packaging, five weeks of annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, 15 days of personal leave, employer paid parental leave and robust wellbeing and capability programs as part of Unison’s commitment to being a leading employer of choice.

Apply now

If you would like to know more, please reach out to us at careers@unison.org.au or for a confidential discussion with the hiring manager, please contact 0491 390 767. To apply please submit a cover letter and resume by 2 December 2024.

Place Manager - Supportive Housing

Salary approx. $97,500 inc. super, plus loading and salary packaging

The role

We’re looking for a Place Manager to work as part of our supportive housing program based predominantly in Melbourne’s CBD. Our Place Managers are at the heart of making an impact on our renters’ lives by ensuring Unison meets their short- and long-term housing needs.

As the first point of call for renters in your portfolio, you’ll be confident managing the end-to-end relationship between a renter and their Unison property, including their onboarding, rights and responsibilities, maintenance and inspection practices and rent obligations.

You’ll also be someone who is empathetic, resilient and highly skilled in working with people with complex backgrounds, needs and behaviours.

Knowledge and practice within social housing, residential tenancy or social work sectors will assist you to hit the ground running in this role, but you may feel you have an ability to quickly learn or life experience that is equally aligned to Unison’s mission.